About this episode

Dr. Josh Helman and Dr. Oak discuss the connection between muscle building and brain health in the context of Alzheimer's prevention.

For personalized guidance and support with reversing & preventing Alzheimer's, you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help your journey to a healthier brain. Dr. Oak can be reached via his website: https://linktr.ee/doctorsixpack . What if one of the best ways to protect your brain and lower your Alzheimer’s risk is simply building more muscle? In this special LIVE in-studio episode, Dr. Josh Helman sits down with Dr. Oak — also known online as “Dr. Sixpack” — for a powerful conversation about longevity, brain health, exercise, inflammation, metabolism, and Alzheimer’s prevention. Dr. Oak is a physician from Thailand, a lifestyle medicine expert, and a fitness educator with millions of followers on social media. Together, they discuss the surprising connection between muscle and brain function, why visceral fat is so dangerous, and how lifestyle changes may dramatically reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Topics covered in this episode include: 00:00 – Muscle, Visceral Fat & Brain Health 00:00:41 – Meet Dr. Oak (Dr. Sixpack) 00:05:46 – Why Muscle Matters…

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